Second Accies deal of the day

Hamilton have completed their second signing of the day as 21-year-old goalkeeper Jacob Marsden signing on the dotted line.

21:10

DONE DEAL: Accies sign Delphin Tshiembe

Delphin Tshiembe has signed for Hamilton from Danish side Horsens.

The midfielder becomes the latest to sign for Martin Canning’s men.

Canning said:

”Delph adds physical presence and experience having played top level football in Denmark.”

Canning added: ”He’s a strong, powerful player who is equally as comfortable in central defence as he is in central midfield. We’ve been working hard to strengthen the team and will continue to do so.”

20:26

Courtois goes AWOL

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Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois failed to report for training on Monday as doubts over his future at Stamford Bridge intensified.

Press Association Sport understands the 26-year-old was absent from the Blues’ Cobham training base despite being due to make his return from a summer break.

Courtois, who has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, was handed an extended holiday after helping Belgium to a third-place finish at the World Cup.

However, it is believed Courtois failed to show up amid reports he has already told new Blues boss Maurizio Sarri he is keen to leave the club before Thursday’s transfer deadline.

Chelsea are reportedly looking at the likes of Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak and Jack Butland of Stoke as potential replacements should Courtois depart.

20:18

Everton seal deal for Bernard

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Everton have pulled off a spectacular transfer window coup with the capture of Brazil star Bernard.

The Blues have beaten Chelsea, Inter Milan and West Ham to the signing of the 25 year old winger.

Director of Football Marcel Brands, along with Chairman Bill Kenwright and owner Farhad Moshiri has been deep in negotiations with the Samba star all weekend.

And the Blues have pulled off a huge deal by landing the Brazilian international on a five year contract.

Bernard was available on a free transfer after refusing to re-new his contract with Shaktar Dontesk, despite a big money offer from the Ukraine club.

He has been tracked by both Inter and Chelsea for much of the summer, and was the subject of a huge contract offer from West Ham.

But his agent Kia Joorabchian spent the weekend immersed in talks with Everton officials, the player has chosen Goodison even though their terms were below the figure offered by the Hammers.

Everton also made an official £28m bid for Barcelona defender Yerry Mina on Monday, but they still face stiff competition from Lyon for the Colombia international.

19:06

Newcastle seal deal for Rondon

Newcastle have completed the signing of West Brom striker Salomon Rondon on a season-long loan deal, with Dwight Gayle moving in the other direction as part of the agreement.

Rondon, 28, scored seven Premier League goals last season as the Baggies dropped out of the top-flight.

He will now link up with Rafael Benitez’s Newcastle, with Gayle heading to the Hawthorns on loan for the campaign in return.

18:03

Bristol City accept bids for Bryan

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Bristol City have accepted bids from Middlesbrough and Aston Villa for Joe Bryan.

The left back, who is eligible to play for Scotland and was called up to the U21 squad in 2012 before suffering a concussion, is available for around £5m.

17:08

Vidal: Barca is a step up

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Arturo Vidal feels he is making a step up by swapping Bayern Munich for Barcelona.

The Chile international agreed a move to the Nou Camp last week and was officially unveiled as a Barca player on Monday.

The 31-year-old former Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus midfielder won the Bundesliga in each of his three seasons with Bavarian giants Bayern but feels Barca is a greater challenge.

I’ve come here to bring a lot of energy onto the pitch. Joining Barca is a step up for me. I will work hard to bring joy to the Barcelona fans.

16:21

West Ham 'close in' on Lucas Perez

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Arsenal misfit Lucas Perez is closing in on a move to West Ham, with the forward keen to remain in the Premier League.

The 29-year-old joined the Gunners two years ago but spent the entirety of last season on loan at former club Deportivo.

Having been included in Arsenal’s pre-season tour of Singapore it appeared Perez was potentially going to be given a fresh start under new head coach Unai Emery.

But Press Association Sport understands a transfer across London to join the Hammers is edging closer as Thursday’s transfer deadline approaches, with Perez wanting another chance to make his mark in England.

West Ham have already spent big this summer, landing the likes of Felipe Anderson, Issa Diop and Andriy Yarmolenko - as well as bringing in former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere on a free transfer.

Perez cost Arsenal a reported £17million in 2016 but made just two Premier League starts under Arsene Wenger as he failed to earn a regular spot at the Emirates Stadium.

16:11KEY EVENT

Gordon Greer leaves Kilmarnock

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Gordon Greer has left Kilmarnock after a year at the club.

It was the veteran centre back’s second spell in Ayrshire after spending four years at Rugby Park between 2003 and 2007.

He was signed by Lee McCulloch last summer but Steve Clarke has decided to let him go.

15:53

Forster set for Turkey?

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Former Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster could be on his way out of Southampton after falling to third choice.

The giant stopper is behind Alex McCarthy and summer signing Angus Gunn in the pecking order at St Mary’s.

And he could be on his way to Turkey, according to The Sun.

Fenerbahce and Besiktas are both linked with a move for Forster, despite the England goalkeeper having four years left on his deal in the south of England.

Chambers only recently signed a new four-year deal at the Emirates, which indicates it was merely to protect his value.

10:14KEY EVENT

Dawson to Celtic?

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Celtic have become one of the bookies’ favourites to sign Craig Dawson.

West Brom left the centre-back out of their squad that faced Bolton at the weekend and he is expected to leave the Championship side in this window.

Dawson has been linked with a move to the Scottish champions – and the bookies reckon he could go to Celtic.

He is priced at 5/1 to join Brendan Rodgers’ side and 10-1 to sign for Burnley. But West Ham lead the way at 5/2.

09:30KEY EVENT

Rennes and Bordeaux keen on Alfredo Morelos

The rumour-mill never slows down and now Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos is being linked with a pair of sides in Ligue 1.

Rennes and Bordeaux are reportedly keen on the Colombian, who scored 18 goals last season.

He was sent off on Sunday against Aberdeen and Fenerbahce were said to be keen earlier this summer, as well as a £7million offer from China in January.

Bordeaux have money to spend after star man Malcom joined Barcelona last month and they now want to sign Morelos, report Foot Mercato.

09:20

Darmian wanted by Benfica

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One player poised to leave Old Trafford is Italian full-back Matteo Darmian, who is reported to be in talks with Portuguese side Benfica.

The Italian defender has never really settled at Manchester United and is closing in on an exit.

08:40

Mourinho on transfer frustrations

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Jose Mourinho has warned Manchester United face a “difficult season” if they do not strengthen their squad before the transfer window shuts on Thursday.

United’s build-up to the new campaign has been dominated by Mourinho’s clear frustration over transfers, which has brought his relationship with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward into the spotlight.

The only arrivals into Old Trafford this summer have been Brazilian midfielder Fred, teenage full-back Diogo Dalot and back-up goalkeeper Lee Grant, leaving Mourinho to cast envious glances at how his rivals are shaping up for the new Premier League season.

He told MUTV:

My CEO knows what I want and I still have a few days to wait and see what happens.

The other clubs who compete with us are really strong and already have fantastic teams. Or they are investing massively like Liverpool, who are buying everything and everybody.

If we don’t make our team better it will be a difficult season for us.

08:30

When does the English transfer close?

English clubs only have until 5pm on Thursday to add to their squads, but could still lose players after that with the deadline in the big European leagues still set at August 31.

It’s set to be a crazy week down south.

08:22KEY EVENT

Fulham 'offer' £9million for Dedryck Boyata

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Few players enhanced their reputation at the World Cup like Dedryck Boyata.

The Celtic defender was excellent for Belgium as they reached semi-finals before coming up short against France.

The former Manchester City man at his best is physical and dominant in the air and his good form hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Italian big boys Lazio were reportedly keen, as well as Premier League new starts Fulham.

Now the Times are reporting the Cottagers have offered £9million for the central defender, who has one year left on his deal.

The 27-year-old is a trusted player for Brendan Rodgers and has played almost every match when fit in the past 18 months.

08:06KEY EVENT

Burton Albion want Greg Docherty

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Rangers midfielder Greg Docherty is wanted by English League One side Burton Albion.

Shrewsbury Town are reportedly keen on the 21-year-old, and the midfielder will be allowed to leave Ibrox on loan this summer, according to the Scottish Sun.

Docherty arrived from Hamilton in January and impressed at times but Steven Gerrard has a raft of options in the middle and the Scotland youth international will get the chance to hone his skills away from Ibrox.

07:51KEY EVENT

McInnes on McKenna

Derek McInnes insists Scott McKenna will be going nowhere this summer - after the much sought-after defender ripped a hamstring against Rangers.

McInnes says McKenna may not kick another ball for Aberdeen before the transfer market shuts down at the end of the month.

The injury blow comes at the end of a week which saw Swansea linked with a move for the defender - and then claims that Celtic may also be in the running.